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Election violence leaves Jamaat leader dead in Sherpur

Sherpur, Jan. 28 -- A local leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has died after being injured in a clash between supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur district on ... Read More


AI chief writes to Prof Yunus; calls for HR guarantees during election period

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Bangladesh's interim government must restore public trust by guaranteeing full respect for human rights and the rule of law in the fortnight ahead of next month's national elections,... Read More


Gold hits record high in Bangladesh as prices jump Tk 7,348 per bhori

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price by Tk 7,348 per bhori, citing an increase in th... Read More


DJ Snake cancels India tour due to health issues

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- French EDM artist DJ Snake has cancelled his upcoming shows, including his India tour, after being advised by doctors to undergo surgery due to health issues. On Monday, DJ Snake in... Read More


Bangladesh prepares for Feb election with 42,779 polling stations

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The balloting will be held through 42,779 polling stations in the 300 constituencies throughout the country in the referendum and national election scheduled for February 12 next. "... Read More


EC estimates Tk 3100 cr cost for Feb-12 election, referendum

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The Election Commission (EC) has estimated the overall expenditures for the upcoming referendum and the 13th national parliamentary election at some Tk 3,100 crore. The Commission o... Read More


Expatriates remit Tk 200bn via bKash in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Expatriates sent Tk 200 billion in remittances to the bKash accounts of their loved ones in Bangladesh in 2025. A total of 4.1 million bKash accounts received these remittances, alm... Read More


Meta to test paid subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Meta has announced plans to begin testing a new range of paid subscription services on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, signalling a shift toward offering premium features alongside... Read More


Tarique to launch 3-day northern region electioneering Thursday

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will kick off a three-day election campaign in the northern region starting on Thursday, aiming to rally support ahead of the polls. Tarique will leave f... Read More


Home Adviser Jahangir Alam pledges credible polls on Feb 12

Sylhet, Jan. 28 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday reaffirmed that all stakeholders are committed to ensuring a transparent, fair, and widely accepted electi... Read More